Mike D'Antoni on James Harden: "He's gone up another level"

Mike D'Antoni on James Harden: "He's gone up another level"

It’s common knowledge that the Rockets’ hot start to the season can be attributed to James Harden’s otherworldly play. An MVP runner-up in two of the past three seasons, Harden might be even better this year. Even his coach, Mike D’Antoni, doesn’t have answers for what Harden is doing.

To the Rockets, however, there is an answer for each defensive tactic, with success or failure in their hands, and usually in Harden’s.

“Last year I thought he was unbelievable,” Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni said. “I don’t know what he is this year. He’s gone up another level.”

Through 17 games, Harden is averaging a career-high 31.6 points per game and leading the league in assists (9.9 per game) while shooting a career-high 40.4 percent from three-point range on 11.1 attempts per game.

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